consist
Translation
to consist of, to be composed of, to lie in
Examples
The team consists of four Europeans and two Americans.
The team consists of four Europeans and two Americans.
Success consists in hard work and determination.
Success consists in hard work and determination.
Grammar Patterns
to consist of ((sth.)) to be made up of (sth.) The meal consists of three courses.
to consist in ((sth.)) to have (sth.) as its main quality Happiness consists in being content.
Similar Words
Synonyms: comprise, compose, constitute, involve
Etymology
From Latin 'con-' (together) + 'sistere' (to stand). The literal meaning is 'to stand together', which implies forming a whole.
Memory Tips
Picture different parts that 'stand together' (con-sist) to form a complete unit.